Punk rock music—that blistering, snarling, enlivening style—has exhilarated audiences for some 50 years now. What rose to prominence in the mid-1970s has become a sound for the generations. Never ...

From the moment they gatecrashed their first gigs at London art colleges in late 1975, lying that they were the opening act, to their 1978 implosion in San Francisco following the biggest gig of their ...

The '70s were defined by music ranging from pop and punk to country rock and metal, but one genre stands out in the classic rock field: hard rock. Easily encompassing many of the above styles, as well ...

If someone says they’re not a fan of 70s disco songs, there’s a good chance they’re not being truthful. Despite the backlash the dance genre has gotten through the years, who wouldn’t boogie oogie ...

The musical decade of the 1970s came in on a psychedelic wave and went out on the whoosh of a synthesizer. The ’70s brought us pet rocks, polyester, shag carpeting, bean bag chairs, and the battle of ...

The October roundup of our punk column ‘In Defense of the Genre’ includes recent news, reviews, and features, along with a list of the best songs of the month.

James left the group in 1977, shortly after the release of the poorly received second album. He launched a handful of other ...

Before Madonna ruled pop music, her heart belonged to another genre that helped define her sound and launch her legendary career.

Bob Meighan, whose music is featured on “The Whole Enchilada” supporting the band Little Feat at the Phoenix Giants Stadium in 1973. Credit: Photo Courtesy Of Steve Lind As it turns out, the story of ...

When you hear the word "punk," who do you think of? Some might imagine the spiky hair snarl of the Sex Pistols or the bowl cuts and leather jackets of The Ramones. Some might think of Green Day, Alice ...

Pink originated in the late ’70s and was direct both in sound and message. Visiting philosophy Professor Nicholas Smith gave “Punk” a new definition in his essay “Punk as Praxis.” Photo by Wendy Wei ...